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17 posts
No computer science degree? You can still build real apps with AI. Here's the honest, step-by-step process I use, and the parts AI still can't do for you.
9 min read
There's a new AI coding tool every week. Here's how to choose an AI coding assistant that fits how you work — workflow, context, control, cost and privacy.
7 min read
Legacy posts
These are from the original SPEN10 blog (2019–2020), before the site turned to building websites and apps with AI. They cover online business and marketing. I've kept them because people still find them useful, but some details may be out of date.
Five proven ways to make money online — marketplaces, your own website, affiliate programs, info products and an online agency — plus how to avoid scams.
4 min read
A blog needs the same design care as any website. The key decisions bloggers face: colors and layout, fonts and readability, and whether to show ads.
3 min read
What lenders look at when you apply for a small business loan — loan policies, term loans vs. lines of credit, and the core requirements to prepare.
3 min read
How to find and share a funnel's share link in ClickFunnels so others can load it into their own account — plus why and how to shorten the link.
4 min read
ClickFunnels won't let you delete a funnel outright, but you can archive it to free up space. Here's how in a few simple steps — and how to restore one.
3 min read
How to generate leads from Facebook — with paid ads or organically — and nurture them with email, from your first squeeze page to your main list.
10 min read
What a sales funnel is, seven common types — from lead magnet and webinar funnels to bridge and tripwire funnels — and how they raise average order value.
11 min read
The ten design elements every modern website needs to turn visitors into customers — from responsive layouts and brand colors to a clear call to action.
4 min read
Why I went from ignoring email marketing to treating it as one of my most powerful tools — and how to choose an autoresponder and grow your list.
6 min read
How to set up your business's social media accounts the right way and start growing a following — even before the rest of your business is ready.
4 min read
Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, website builders or building your own store with AI? A practical look at choosing the best ecommerce platform.
4 min read
With a plan in place, get to work: build a brand around your niche, set up social media, launch your website and email list, and learn from results.
3 min read
Once you've picked a business model and niche, it's time to plan. A one-page plan shows where you're starting, where you're going and the steps between.
3 min read
The very first SPEN10 blog post — welcoming readers to SPEN10 and introducing the story behind it. Rewritten in 2026 with an update on where SPEN10 is today.
2 min read
Defining your niche is often the hardest part of starting a business. Choose a business model, narrow your niche, then check that people actually want it.
4 min read
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